PRC-3 · Chapter 15 · Question 17 of 44
If the Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is 0.75, meaning citizens spend 75% of any new income, what is the calculated value of the Keynesian Investment Multiplier?
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Correct answer: C) 4
Explanation
Using the formula K = 1 / (1 - MPC). Here, K = 1 / (1 - 0.75) = 1 / 0.25 = 4. The initial investment will be multiplied fourfold.
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